Pauntley Court, the birthplace of Dick Whittington (1352), is a romantic and charming family home offering guests a private and historic venue.

This rural estate is located in Gloucestershire on the Worcestershire and Herefordshire borders, 2 hours from London, half an hour from Cheltenham and 1 hour from both Birmingham and Bristol. With a picturesque Norman Church next door, Pauntley Court has stunning formal gardens and far reaching views from the ha-ha down to the lake and the River Leadon Valley beyond.

Pauntley Court is a romantic family home, with an understated elegance and full of characterful charm. You and your guests can enjoy exclusive use of the estate, either over a three day weekend or for a one day mid-week wedding. Pauntley Court is a unique venue, perfect for an intimate wedding for 50 guests in the historic main house or for a more formal event, a marquee wedding for up to 150 guests on the lawn overlooking the lake.

After a ceremony of your choice in either the house, gardens or their Norman church, you can host your intimate reception using their panelled room, an exquisite room for canapés before moving through to the delightful ball room for your wedding breakfast.

Pauntley has all the modern luxuries you would expect from a 5 star property but loses none of the charm of it being an historic country retreat. They can accommodate up to 24 family and friends in beautifully appointed bedrooms overlooking the gardens, making this the perfect place to entertain your guests and create some unforgettable memories over three days.

There are four magical garden rooms at Pauntley which are perfect for your photographer and guests to enjoy: the ‘sunken garden’ with an ornamental pond, the ‘ruin garden’ shaped by yew hedges, the impressive ‘hornbeam cloisters’ overlooking the haha and the ‘walled garden’ with a statue of Pan at its centre. All these outdoor spaces have the stunning backdrop of the rolling Gloucestershire countryside beyond the lake.

Pauntley offers so much that is unusual as a venue. We had our ceremony down by the lake, which was just beautiful, but there are five or six places you could have something equally special and lovely with a slightly different feel. You could make it more formal up in the gardens nearer the house, or more boho in these little clearings they have in the woods surrounded by willow trees and ducks near the lake at the bottom. Smaller weddings could even be in the house and that in itself would be incredibly special. The church just next door is also beautiful if you would prefer a traditional church service. What we loved was the openness of the views (breathtaking) and the intimacy of being by the water. Every one of our guests and the local suppliers who arrived who didn’t already know it commented on how spectacular a place it is. Honestly, it is such an unusual mix. We were very lucky to find something so luxurious and comfortable on the one hand, and quirky, intimate and characterful on the other. Pauntley is a unique house and Melissa and Mark are the most willing and supportive team you could hope for to help you plan. If you want a country wedding that feels more intimate than most stately homes, but still want comfort for guests and a luxurious and unique place for you as a couple, you should definitely consider it as your venue.

Bride Francesca

Pauntley Court is a beautiful venue with stunning rooms and gardens and would make the perfect wedding location. When we stayed there for our own wedding Melissa and family were fantastic and made our day really special. We arranged to have our wedding pictures taken in the wonderful gardens and as expected we were over the moon with the results.

Bride Amy

Pauntley Court is an incredibly beautiful place set in the most spectacular grounds. I spent the night before my wedding and the morning of my wedding getting ready there with my bridal party. It was such a wonderful experience and we were made to feel so welcome. Melissa ensured we were well looked after and didn't have to worry about a thing. We had a delicious breakfast laid out and had plenty to eat and drink throughout the morning. The rooms of the house and the space where we got ready were full of character and charm. The gardens have a magical feel and are beautifully kept, it was the perfect setting to have photos before we headed off to the church. I cannot recommend this place enough; such a hidden gem in the Gloucestershire countryside.

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